Sangean MMR-99 DAB vs Midland ER300 Pro
The Sangean MMR-99 DAB and Midland ER300 Pro both charge by crank and solar and stream over Bluetooth. The Sangean MMR-99 DAB brings DAB+ and IP55. The Midland ER300 Pro brings a 10,000 mAh battery.
Updated October 2, 2026
Sangean MMR-99 DAB
DAB+ and FM crank radio with IP55 body, Bluetooth 5.0 and a five-mode torch.
Full specs, pros and cons
Midland ER300 Pro
AM/FM crank radio with a 10,000 mAh battery rated for two full phone charges.
Full specs, pros and consThe short answer
It depends on what you listen to. Only the Sangean MMR-99 DAB receives DAB+. The Midland ER300 Pro holds nearly four times the battery and doubles as a power bank but offers AM/FM only. Radio World has reviewed the Sangean MMR-99 DAB while the Midland ER300 Pro has no review yet.
Choose the Sangean MMR-99 DAB if
- you want DAB+ as well as FM
- you want IP55 protection against dust and rain
- you want 40 station presets and a radio Radio World has reviewed
Choose the Midland ER300 Pro if
- you want a 10,000 mAh battery that doubles as a power bank
- you want a runtime Midland rates at up to 100 hours
- you want a temperature display and a rescue whistle
Specs side by side
Sangean MMR-99 DAB
Pros
- IP55 dust and water protection for use outdoors.
- Five-mode torch with SOS Morse and red light plus a siren.
- DAB+ and FM RDS with 40 presets and Bluetooth 5.0 speaker mode.
Cons
- At 837 g it is a shelf radio rather than a pocket one.
- Sangean also sells an AM/FM version without DAB so check the listing is the DAB model.
Midland ER300 Pro
Pros
- The 10,000 mAh battery is rated for up to two full smartphone charges.
- Midland claims up to 100 hours of radio on a full battery.
- Two-level torch with SOS Morse light and a dual-tone alarm.
Cons
- No DAB so UK digital stations are out of reach.
- An hour of direct sun adds roughly ten minutes of charge so solar is only a top-up.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Midland ER300 Pro receive DAB?
No. Midland Europe lists AM and FM only for the Midland ER300 Pro. The Sangean MMR-99 DAB receives DAB+ and FM with RDS and stores 40 presets. If your local stations have left FM the Sangean MMR-99 DAB is the only choice of the two.
Which one is the better power bank?
The Midland ER300 Pro. Its built-in 10,000 mAh battery feeds a USB-C port and Midland describes it as a power bank. The Sangean MMR-99 DAB offers a 2600 mAh cell and a 5 volt 1 amp USB-A output. That is a smaller reserve. Both also recharge by crank and solar.
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